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Google now has Auto Dark Mode for websites in its iPhone app
While Search Labs is most closely associated with generative AI, Google also uses it to test other features, with the latest being “Auto Dark Mode” on the iPhone.
Expand Expanding CloseSony Xperia 1 V joins LineageOS 21 build roster
LineageOS 21, based on Android 14, is set to be officially available for last year’s flagship, Sony Xperia 1 V.
Expand Expanding CloseDirect Google Wallet app notifications start rolling out
Google Play services is currently responsible for the transaction notifications you see after using tap-to-pay, but Google Wallet will soon take over that role.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung has updated these Galaxy devices with One UI 6.1
Samsung has launched its next major update, One UI 6.1, for select Galaxy devices. Here’s the full list of phones and tablets being updated.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant continues to crumble in the ‘Gemini era’
As Google pivots to a heavier and heavier focus on Gemini, the experience of using Google Assistant just continues to degrade.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle wants Pixel 6/7 Pro owners to buy 8 Pro with trade-in boost
As part of its summer sale, the US Google Store is offering boosted trade-in values for the Pixel 6/7 Pro when purchasing the Pixel 8 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Store summer sale: Buy discounted Pixel 8 & get 50% off Pixel 8a, more
The US Google Store is kicking off a summer sale today across Pixel phones, Tablet, and Watch. These offers end June 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Google Messages features are rolling out [U]
Like most Google apps, Messages A/B tests many features. However, it takes the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch these capabilities in stable even after they are announced. From various reports, Google itself, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle One app removes ‘Support’ tab in possible perk deprioritization
In recent months, Google One has undergone a number of changes from the addition of the AI Premium tier to paid Google Photos tools going free and the upcoming VPN removal on June 20. Google One might have quietly made another change in regards to additional or elevated support.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel 9 leak reveals Tensor G4 specs, benchmarks
After being photographed, the leaked Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL have now been subjected to preliminary benchmarks, while we now have details on the Tensor G4.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung will let you trade in your Tizen smartwatch for a $100 credit, up from $5
Samsung has officially announced the end of Tizen support for smartwatches, which means it might be time to upgrade. Right now, Samsung is offering up to $100 in trade-in credit for your Tizen Galaxy Watch – a steal if you can get it.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music Cast menu adds ‘disconnect’ button that doesn’t stop playback
Back in April, YouTube Music rolled out a new Cast menu and Google is now starting to address the lack of a “Disconnect” button.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 012: Post-I/O hardware rush
Welcome to the twelfth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Fitbit Ace LTE, Chromebook Plus, and Find My Device trackers.
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Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Peak Design’s Everyday case for the Galaxy S24 hits all the right notes
The Galaxy S24 series has been one of the best phone lineups of the year, and it needs a complimentary case that offers versatility, great protection, and great design. The Everyday case for the Galaxy S24 from Peak Design does exactly that.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube app rolling out Cast menu redesign, no ‘Disconnect’ button
The Cast menu redesign that first launched in YouTube Music is now rolling out to the main YouTube app on Android and iOS…
Expand Expanding CloseIs Pixie anything but the ‘new Google Assistant’ done right?
Pixie first came to light in December. The Information revealed the existence of an AI assistant that will be exclusive to Google’s Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid game and app deals: Super Onion Boy 2, Dungeon of the Endless, Bloons TD 6, more
Friday afternoon is here, but before we put another work week behind us, let’s dig into the Android game and app deals. This morning delivered notable deals on Samsung’s The Frame 4K smart TVs as well as the 512GB Google Pixel 7 Pro, Motorola’s regularly $1,000 smart razr+ flip phone at $492, and Samsung’s latest Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers, but for now we are focused on the apps. Highlights include titles like Super Onion Boy 2, Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee, Bloons TD 6, 60 Parsecs!, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 is now available in beta on Nothing Phone (2)
As Google continues moving forward with new updates to Android 15, Nothing is bringing the latest version of the platform to the Nothing Phone (2) in a new beta program.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is sunsetting Tizen and fully ending support for the smartwatch OS
Samsung’s devices haven’t used the Tizen operating system since before the Galaxy Watch 4, when the company switched to using Wear OS for it’s flagship werables. Tizen OS is now on track to lose full support by the end of 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube Music web app now remembers your last song and queue on relaunch
The YouTube Music website now behaves more like the Android and iOS apps by remembering the last played song to let you quickly resume.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search adds air quality to Weather card
Google already surfaces air quality in a number of ways, and it’s now being added to the Weather card in Search results.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid TV: Must-have apps for 2024 [Video]
Google’s streaming OS is fine, but with a few apps Android TV and Google TV can be even better, and it doesn’t take long to improve the experience.
Expand Expanding CloseDeals: 512GB Google Pixel 7 Pro $650 off, razr+ from $491, Samsung The Frame $1,300 off, GoPros $100 off, more
Today’s best deals are headlined by a particularly notable deal on the 512GB Google Pixel 7 Pro that is now starting from $447 alongside more affordable configurations. From there, we move over to the 2023 unlocked, open-box condition Motorola razr+ down at $491 from the up to $1,000 in regularly fetches and then over to a host Samsung’s The Frame TVs at up to $1,300 off, GoPro deals at $100 off, and more. Everything awaits below.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Messages app has been crashing due to a Google Meet update
Samsung Galaxy owners have noticed that Samsung’s Messages app is crashing frequently as of late, and the culprit seems to be an update to Google Meet, somehow.
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